First Congregational Church of North Collins, Palm Sunday, April 9, 2017

First Congregational Church of North Collins

Conservative Congregational Christian Conference

10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111

337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage

Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder

http://fccnc.blogspot.com

Sunday, April 9, 2017

     Sunday School 9:30 am    ▪    Family Worship Service 10:45 am

Wait in Prayer        Worship in Reverence        Depart to Serve

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Choral Introit ……………………….………………….…… That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright

*Call to Worship …………….……………….……….…………… Psalter Reading 118, pp. 828f.

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #235 ………….............…….…….... All Glory, Laud and Honor

*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem

*Hymn #310 ………………………………………………………………… Rejoice, the Lord is King

*Hymn #295 ……….…………………………………….………… Crown Him With Many Crowns

*Hymn #296 ………………………………………………………………..……… All Hail the Power

Scripture Lessons

Old Testament ………………….…...…...………… Song of Songs 8:1-14 (Pew Bible 1057-1058)

New Testament ……………………...……….……….…  John 12:37-50 (Pew Bible p. 1672-1673)

Memory Verse ………………...…………….……………….……………… Psalm 62:5-8 (see insert)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………….…………………………………… Matthew 21:1-11

Sermon …………………………………………………………………………………… Derek Yoder

I Believe in Jesus Christ, His Only Son, Our Lord

On Palm Sunday, Jesusis shown to be God’s only solution to the human predicament.  That’s why true disciples say, “Blessed is hewho comes in the name of the Lord!”

*Hymn #173 …….………………………………………………………….……… Praise Him, Praise Him

Prayer Requests and Testimonies

Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings 

Offertory

*Doxology #735 ………………………………………………………………………………… Gloria Patri

*Benediction                                                                   

*Congregation invited to stand

Announcements

Bible study and prayer meeting at the church is suspended this week because of our special Holy Week services.  But join us next week, April 19^th, as we continue our survey of the great themes of Genesis.  We’re in Chapter 43 and are looking at Joseph’s life in Egypt as he guides his brothers along the way of repentance.  It’s a great time to join us!

Calendar

This year’s Holy Week services include the following:

            Sunday, April 9^th – Palm Sunday

            Thursday, April 13^th – Maundy Thursday.  Our traditional upper room-style vigil by candlelight begins at 6:30 pm

            Friday, April 14^th – Good Friday.  It’s our turn to host this year’s joint service with our Wesleyan friends from up on the hill.  Join us at 6:30 pm.

            Sunday, April 16^th – Easter Sunday.  There will be no Sunday School.  We gather in the sanctuary at 9:30 am for a brief time of prayer and praise and testimonies.  A light breakfast buffet will be served downstairs immediately following.  Family worship begins at 10:45.

Plan now to be a part of this season’s special services!

Sunday, April 23^rd

Let’s join our friends at Lake View Community Church for our spring Singspiration! at 6:30 pm.  Refreshments to follow.

Friday, June 9^th – Sunday, June 11^th

Our Bicentennial weekend will be here before you know it!  Plans are well underway for this special celebration, but if you’d like to help with the details and coordination, see Derek.  More information to come!